Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Hunting for Crystals

I've been pondering lately about the motivations 
behind each of the posts on this blog.

Sometimes I write a post because my creativity 
is brimming and I have no choice but to let my vision take over. 

Other times, I want to celebrate a wonderful 
moment in my life and document it here on these pages.

Sometimes, I hope to inspire my readers
to slow down and enjoy the smallest and most fleeting moments life.

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Other times, I blog for my children.
So that they will have a record of their childhood.

I recently went on a field trip with Griffin's class
on a quest to find crystals buried in a Georgia field.

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The kids felt like explorers and it was amazing
to watch their excitement when they unearthed
beautiful rocks and crystals.

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Griffin would tell each class member,
"Oh, let my mom take a picture of that one
and she'll put it on her blog!"

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They would seek me out in the woods...
"Excuse me, Griffin's mom, will you take a picture of this?"

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Who could say no to that request?

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So, now I have a whole photo collection
of children proudly showing me their treasures.

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I was honored to forever capture that moment in time.
The time when they were so curious and free.

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So, here you go sweet kids. 
This blog post if all for you
and your wonderful shiny rocks!

4 comments:

Karen G. said...

That's just awesome. What a great experience for the kids.

taryn renee said...

<3

Linda D. said...

Amazing! How fun to be the momma in the classroom whose the one kids come to for photos!

Susan Anderson said...

Awww.

You're a good soul, Leigh.

=)